During this two week period, select parks will offer a variety of fitness classes for all ages. One of the highlights of the new class offerings includes fitness boot camp. Certified fitness instructors use interval, resistance and strength training in this intense full-body workout.

Additional new class offerings include sports conditioning and teen power training plus popular classes such as cardio kickboxing, strength and training, mommy and me yoga, yoga and Pilates, kids fitness, senior fitness and nutrition and much more.

Once regularly scheduled classes begin April 1, patrons will have the opportunity to pick select classes taught by former military personnel. Patrons can also rally their friends to register together for small group personal training. These custom-designed workouts will combine the expertise of one-on-one personal fitness training with the motivation and familiarity of exercising in a non-intimidating environment with friends or neighbors.

Classes are conveniently located in a variety of Chicago communities and are also affordable alternatives to commercial gyms. Offerings and schedules vary per location; click here for details.

All classes are part of the Park Families Wellness Initiative, which is supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, and offers fitness and nutrition education classes for Chicagoans of all ages. The program aims to impact 125,000 patrons and to increase a family’s minutes of physical activity as well as its knowledge of a healthy lifestyle by emphasizing nutrition, dietary habits and exercise.

The Chicago Park District encourages residents to enjoy two weeks of free classes at any of the following locations. Check with each individual park for schedules.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.